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The RICS UK Awards offer visibility, connection and prestige, bringing together professionals and organisations who are raising standards, strengthening their brands and building a vibrant, future-focused community.
RICS UK Awards 2026 Regional Shortlist
We are pleased to announce the regional shortlist for the RICS UK Awards 2026.
These entries represent the very best of the built and natural environment across the UK, showcasing outstanding people, projects and organisations making a real impact in their communities.
Shortlisted nominees will be celebrated at Regional Awards Ceremonies, where winners will be announced and go on to represent their region at the UK Grand Final on 22nd October 2026.
Explore the shortlist below and book your tickets to the regional ceremonies.
RICS UK Awards East Midlands Regional Ceremony
Drinks reception
Thu 16 July 2026 • 17:30 - 20:00 BST
Crowne Plaza Nottingham, Wollaton St, Nottingham NG1 5RH
| Entry | Category |
| Leicestershire Student Enrichment Programme, Hinkley | Community Benefit |
| Leicester Cathedral Revealed | Community Benefit |
| St. Giles Community Centre, Lincoln | Community Benefit |
| Loughborough College - Teaching and Sports Centre | Public Sector |
| Canopy, Leicester | Public Sector |
| University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust | Public Sector |
| The Mayflower, Boston | Public Sector |
| Farnborough Road, Clifton | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Canopy, Leicester | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| The Grammar | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Farnborough Road, Clifton | Residential Development |
| Newark. St. Mary Magdalene | Heritage |
| Canopy, Leicester | Heritage |
| Jewry Wall Museum, Leicester | Heritage |
RICS UK Awards East of England Regional Ceremony
Drinks reception
Thu 16 July 2026 • 17:30 - 20:00 BST
The Cambridge Belfry, Back Ln, Great Cambourne, Cambourne, Cambridge CB23
| Entry | Category |
| Norfolk Community Diagnostic Centres | Community Benefit |
| Luton and Dunstable Hospital New Clinical Buildings | Community Benefit |
| Channels Nursery | Community Benefit |
| The Masters' Lodge, Peterhouse | Heritage |
| Norwich Castle Keep - A Palace Reborn | Heritage |
| Navah Consulting Ltd | Outstanding contribution to Surveying by an SME |
| SHARP Contract & Surveying Ltd Commercial / Project Management team Gull Wing Bridge, Benacre Flood Defence & Bacton Gas Terminal upgrades | Outstanding contribution to Surveying by an SME |
| Luton and Dunstable Hospital New Clinical Buildings | Public Sector |
| Mott MacDonald & Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) | Public Sector |
| Built by Holkham | Residential Development |
| Roger Fern House, Fore Hamlet, Ipswich | Residential Development |
RICS UK Awards London Regional Ceremony
Drinks reception
Wed 15 July 2026 • 17:30 - 20:00 BST
TBC
| Entry | Category |
| Unilever Campus, Kingston | Commercial Development |
| Finlaison House, Modus | Commercial Development |
| OSMO, Quadrant Estates | Commercial Development |
| Norton Folgate, Turner & Townsend Alinea | Commercial Development |
| Kidbrooke Village Community Police Hub | Community Benefit |
| Look Ahead, Barnsley Street Neighbourhood Mental Health Centre | Community Benefit |
| Backstage at The Old Vic | Community Benefit |
| St Bart's North Wing | Community Benefit |
| Crystal Palace Subway | Heritage |
| St Marks Methodist Church | Heritage |
| Claridge House | Heritage |
| Richmond Station, Benedict O'Looney Architects | Heritage |
| St Bart's North Wing | Heritage |
| Silvertown Tunnel, Transport for London | Public Sector |
| Chiswick Health Centre Redevelopment | Public Sector |
| Norton Folgate, Turner & Townsend Alinea | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| The David Bowie Centre, V&A Storehouse | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Claridge House | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Tustin Estate, Pulse Consult | Residential Development |
RICS UK Awards North East Regional Ceremony
Drinks reception
Thu 2 July 2026 • 17:30 - 20:00 BST
Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter, Hawthorn Sq, Forth St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3SA
| Entry | Category |
| Blyth Market Pavilion | Community Benefit |
| Seaton Valley High School (‘SVHS’) and Whtrig Middle School (‘WMS’) | Community Benefit |
| Middlesbrough Central Library | Community Benefit |
| Bailiffgate Hotel | Heritage |
| Howarth Litchfield Partnership Ltd | Heritage |
| Digital Life, Teesside University | Public Sector |
| NHFM - Hexham Hospital - Theatres & Generator Project | Public Sector |
| Seaton Valley High School (‘SVHS’) and Whtrig Middle School (‘WMS’) | Public Sector |
| HICSA - Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy | Public Sector |
| HICSA - Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Middlesbrough Central Library | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Symeon Court, Mount Oswald, Durham City | Residential Development |
RICS UK Awards North West Regional Ceremony
Drinks reception
Tue 21 July 2026 • 17:30 - 20:00 BST
Titanic Hotel Liverpool, Stanley Dock, Regent Rd, Liverpool L3 0AN
| Entry | Category |
| No.1 St Michael’s, Manchester | Commercial Development |
| King's House, Manchester | Commercial Development |
| St Williams, Ince, Wigan | Community Benefit |
| Mossley Hill Mental Health Hospital | Community Benefit |
| Stoke-on-Trent College | Community Benefit |
| Campfield | Heritage |
| Withington Baths | Heritage |
| Sunlight House | Heritage |
| BDP - MMU Science & Engineering Building | Public Sector |
| Elm Point- Special Operations Hub- North West Ambulance Service | Public Sector |
| Withington Baths | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| John Rylands Library | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| The Lighthouse | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| BDP - Farnworth Residential | Residential Development |
| Identity Consult - Longshaw Drive | Residential Development |
| The Neigbourhood, Langworthy/BDP | Residential Development |
RICS UK Awards Northern Ireland Regional Ceremony
Lunch
Thu 25 June 2026 • 12.00 - 14.00 BST
TBC
| Entry | Category |
| DVA Vehicle Test Centre & Operational Depot at Hydebank | Commercial Development |
| Lidl Northern Ireland Limited | Commercial Development |
| Ross Street Mews | Community Benefit |
| Farrans Sacyr JV - Belfast Grand Central Station | Community Benefit |
| Ardnashee School and College | Community Benefit |
| Lidl Northern Ireland Limited | Community Benefit |
| OB Construction, Arts and Digital Hub, Belfast | Community Benefit |
| Mill Strand Integrated Primary School | Community Benefit |
| Roe Valley Integrated Primary School | Community Benefit |
| Enterprise & Innovation Dig-Hub | Community Benefit |
| Belfast Harbour Commissioners | Heritage |
| Orchard County Realty | Heritage |
| Drees & Sommer UK - The Marcus Hotel | Heritage |
| Farrans Sacyr JV - Belfast Grand Central Station | Public Sector |
| Kennedy FitzGerald Architects with Arcadis - Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service - Learning and Development College | Public Sector |
| Belfast Harbour Commissioners | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Orchard County Realty | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Altnagelvin Hospital Restaurant Refurbishment | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Drees & Sommer UK - Belfast Cathedral Buildings | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| The Residences, Kings Hall, Belfast | Residential Development |
| The Savoy, Bangor | Residential Development |
| Daisyfield Court | Residential Development |
| St Patrick’s Ballymena | Residential Development |
RICS UK Awards Scotland Regional Ceremony
Drinks reception
Thu 25 Jun 2026 • 17.30 - 20.00 BST
Strathclyde University, 16 Richmond St, Glasgow G1 1XQ
| Entry | Category |
| Prospect Place - Tyne Housing Association | Residential Development |
| Royal Dornoch Golf Clubhouse | Commercial Development |
| Dundas House, Edinburgh for BlackRock | Commercial Development |
| John O'Groats Mill | Community Benefit |
| Macmillan Square Community Hub, Edinburgh | Community Benefit |
| John O'Groats Mill | Heritage |
| Paisley Museum Reimagined, Kier Construction | Heritage |
| The Canna House, The National Trust Scotland | Heritage |
| Preston Tower Doocot and Gardens | Heritage |
| Dunfermline City Campus | Public Sector |
| Dunfermline Learning Campus | Public Sector |
| John O'Groats Mill | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| St Sophias Primary School, Galton | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Victoria Palm Houses Restoration, Edinburgh | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Moda, The McEwan Phase 2, Robertson Group | Residential Development |
| Cloverhill, Atkins Réalis | Residential Development |
RICS UK Awards South East Regional Ceremony
Drinks reception
Fri 19 Jun 2026 • 17.30 - 20.00 BST
Harbour Hotel, 3 Alexandra Terrace, High St, Guildford GU1 3DA
| Entry | Category |
| Ferne Park, Fareham | Commercial Development |
| Greenlight Milton Keynes | Commercial Development |
| Wain House Care Home, Westgate-on-Sea | Community Benefit |
| Skillcrown Homes & Golding Homes | Community Benefit |
| Ightham Mote Visitor Centre & Landscape Enhancement Project | Community Benefit |
| NHS Property Services - Sexual Assault Referral Centres | Community Benefit |
| Herstmonceux Castle, Gould Baxter | Heritage |
| Uppark House & Garden | Heritage |
| North Barn at Itchenor Park Farm, Pinnacle Works Ltd | Heritage |
| Poor Priests' Hospital | Heritage |
| Heritage Asset Repair Programme (HARP), AtkinsRéalis, Southampton County Council, Giles Pritchard | Heritage |
| Reawakening the Maison Dieu | Heritage |
| Headington Hill Teaching Building and Workshop, Oxford Brookes University | Public Sector |
| Churchfields Business Centre, Allen Construction Consultancy Limited | Public Sector |
| Stonebridge House | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Margate Digital | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Supajam | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Stonebridge House | Residential Development |
| Westgate One | Residential Development |
| Fairhive Homes - Bunning Mews | Residential Development |
| Wain House Care Home, Westgate-on-Sea | Residential Development |
| Boarers Farm, Steven Docker Associates | Residential Development |
| Kent Construction Consultants | Outstanding Contribution to Surveying by an SME |
| Omega RE | Outstanding Contribution to Surveying by an SME |
| b&m Construction Consultants | Outstanding Contribution to Surveying by an SME |
RICS UK Awards South West Regional Ceremony
Lunch
Thu 23 July 2026 • 12.00 - 14.00 BST
Circomedia, Portland Square, St Paul's, Bristol BS2 8SJ
| Entry | Category |
| Forum - Gloucester | Commercial Development |
| Plymouth City Council - Development of Beaumont Way, Langage | Commercial Development |
| Sidmouth Independant Lifeboat | Community Benefit |
| NHS Property Services - Trowbridge Integrated Care Centre project | Community Benefit |
| SPASE Architects & Surveyors (Main Entry), Mann Williams - Structural Engineers PGP - Quantity Surveyors Stonewood - Builders | Community Benefit |
| David N Scott / Scott & Co ( Cornwall) Ltd / Merchant House Launceston, Cornwall. | Heritage |
| Trowbridge Town Hall | Heritage |
| Wortham Manor | Heritage |
| Factory Cooperage @ Royal William Yard | Heritage |
| Modbury Estates Ltd | Outstanding Contribution to Surveying by an SME |
| Provelio - OPAL Development Team | Outstanding Contribution to Surveying by an SME |
| Scafol Surveying Solutions | Outstanding Contribution to Surveying by an SME |
| M5 Junction 26 & A38 Chelston Link Road | Public Sector |
| Ashville Asset Management Ltd | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Cornwall Council, Arcadis & Classic Builders | Residential Development |
| NHS Property Services - Trowbridge Integrated Care Centre | Public Sector |
| Factory Cooperage @ Royal William Yard | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Wortham Manor | Residential Development |
| SPASE Architects & Surveyors (Main Entry), Mann Williams - Structural Engineers PGP - Quantity Surveyors Stonewood - Builders | Heritage |
| SPASE Architects & Surveyors (Main Entry), Mann Williams - Structural Engineers PGP - Quantity Surveyors Stonewood - Builders | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
RICS UK Awards Wales Regional Ceremony
Drinks reception
Wed 8 July 2026 • 17.30 - 20.00 BST
The Parkgate Hotel, Westgate St, Cardiff CF10 1DA
| Entry | Category |
| Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil | Community Benefit |
| Carmarthenshire County Council - Canolfan Pentre Awel | Community Benefit |
| Purcell Architects and Mace Consulting for Refurbishment and Extension of Maesteg Town Hall | Community Benefit |
| Llys Y Goetre | Community Benefit |
| Sker House | Heritage |
| Peers Memorial, Ruthin Clock Tower | Heritage |
| Purcell Architects and Mace Consulting for Caerphilly Castle Regeneration Project | Heritage |
| Y Storfa, Swansea Hub | Public Sector |
| Ceredigion County Council - Ysgol Dyffryn Aeron project | Public Sector |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Tredegar/Tilbury Douglas | Public Sector |
| Carmarthenshire County Council - Canolfan Pentre Awel | Public Sector |
| Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Y Storfa | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
RICS UK Awards West Midlands Regional Ceremony
Drinks reception
Fri 26 Jun 2026 • 17.30 - 20.00 BST
Hyatt Regency Birmingham, 2 Bridge St, Birmingham B1 2JZ
| Entry | Category |
| No. 1 Birmingham Health Innovation Campus (BHIC) | Commercial Development |
| Three Chamberlain Square, Paradise, Birmingham | Commercial Development |
| Stoke on Trent Community Diagnostic Centre | Community Benefit |
| Stoke on Trent College, Krol Corlett Construction | Community Benefit |
| Bloxwich Launchpad | Community Benefit |
| Low Carbon Centre | Heritage |
| Coughton Court - Through the Roof | Heritage |
| STEAMhouse 2 | Heritage |
| Turner & Townsend - City Learning Quarter, City of Wolverhampton | Public Sector |
| A38(M) Tame Valley Viaduct | Public Sector |
| Bloxwich Launchpad | Public Sector |
| Blackpool Barn/ Whitehouse Estate | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Low Carbon Centre | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Kidderminster Town Hall | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Piano Building | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Midland Heart | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Bloxwich Launchpad | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Birmingham Airport Capital Investment Programme | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| Midland Heart | Residential Development |
RICS UK Awards Yorkshire & Humber Regional Ceremony
Drinks reception
Tue 30 Jun 2026 • 17.30 - 20.00 BST
Cedar Court, Park Parade, Harrogate HG1 5AH
| Entry | Category |
| OnSide Youth Zone Grimsby | Community Benefit |
| The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease | Community Benefit |
| HBC Construction Limited - Hilltop School | Community Benefit |
| St Oswald's Church, Askrigg | Heritage |
| Redcar Station/Howarth Litchfield | Heritage |
| Calverley Old Hall | Heritage |
| Castle Owen Construction and Property Consultants Ltd | Outstanding contribution to Surveying by an SME |
| Quantik | Outstanding contribution to Surveying by an SME |
| OnSide Youth Zone, Grimsby | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| University of Leeds, Health Sciences Library | Refurbishment/Revitalisation |
| The Fold Horsforth | Residential Development |
| Leonora House | Residential Development |
Categories for RICS UK Awards 2026
- Outstanding Contribution to Surveying by an SME
- Outstanding Contribution to Surveying by a Medium/Large Firm
- Environmental Impact
- Infrastructure
- Ambassador of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement Award
Useful links
Any questions? Please visit out FAQs section at RICS Awards.
For further information or if you have any questions, please email awards@rics.org or fill out the enquiry form here.
Listen to the latest RICS Podcast 'What makes an award-winning project' at RICS Podcast.
| Key dates | |
|---|---|
| Entries Open | 5 January |
| Entries Close | 20 March |
| Regional Shortlists Announced | 27 April |
| Regional Ceremony Tickets on Sale | 27 April |
| Regional Project Visits | 27 April – 15 May |
| Regional Ceremonies | 8 June – 24 July |
| National Shortlist Announced and Grand Final Tickets on Sale | 13 July |
| National Project Visits | 13 July – 28 August |
| National Grand Final Ceremony | 22 October |
“These awards embody what meaningful engagement looks like in practice: acknowledging achievement, strengthening pride in the profession, and ensuring that success is seen and valued at every level, particularly as we continue to support the principles of devolution and regional representation. Because surveying is an exciting, diverse profession—one that touches lives, shapes communities, and tackles some of the biggest challenges of our time: climate change, housing shortages, ageing infrastructure. ”
Maureen Ehrenberg, FRICS
Frequently asked questions
We welcome all individuals, teams and organisations who meet the criteria of the relevant category to apply for the awards. It is important that all applicants review the entry guidelines and assessment criteria to ensure that their submission meets the necessary requirements.
Nominations open annually. Select your region and category, then complete the online application form and upload it.
The projects must be completed within the last three years up until the 27th of February 2026.
Both organisations, teams and individuals can submit entries for themselves or be nominated by a third party.
Individual, team and multi-region organisations may make multiple regional award applications, but only one application per category is permitted.
Yes, you can enter as many categories as you want if you make sure that you meet the eligibility criteria for each category before submitting.
Projects/Team’s/Individuals must be located or operated within the region you are entering.
Information provided within the submission may be used by RICS for the purpose of the judging or promotion of the Awards. Any confidential information must be clearly stated within the submission.
We will use the information you provide to contact you in relation to the Awards. You can ask us to stop contacting you at any time by emailing us at awards@rics.org. Further details of how we use, hold and store your information, and your legal rights, can be found in our Privacy Policy.
Our Head judges will review all candidates who apply to become a Judge and choose the most suitable individuals. We aim to set a high standard for our judges and highlight their expertise, inspiring a broad and diverse group of professionals. Judges do not need to be RICS professionals but will be required to have relevant levels of knowledge and professional standing (for example a member of an equivalent professional body) to fulfil the role of a judge. The judging panel will consist of 1 Head National Judge, primary judges, and reserves to ensure that the judging process runs smoothly.
Relax and in the meantime, we will:
- Review all submissions against the set criteria.
- Send all eligible submissions to the judging panel for scoring.
- Let you know if you have been shortlisted.
- Announce the regional shortlists
- Announce the winners at the Awards ceremonies
Contact us by email awards@rics.org.
Interested in sponsoring the RICS UK Awards 2026?
There are several promotional and sponsorship opportunities available. By becoming a sponsor, your organisation could benefit from the following:
- Brand awareness and recognition through RICS communications and social media
- Brand association enhancing credibility and profile supporting a high profile RICS flagship event
- Making a visible contribution and acknowledge the importance of recognising talent; support inspiring the next generation
- Build your networks contacts with other senior leaders at the awards ceremony
- Showcase your brand to a targeted audience of surveying professionals, industry leaders, and key decision-makers
Past awards
Find out more about what already happened and who was celebrated in the previous years.
